The sun-soaked shores of Dolphin Cove are about to be rocked by a deadly concert as Return to Paradise continues its second series on BBC One. The hit spin-off from the beloved Death in Paradise franchise returns with a case that promises to be as puzzling as it is dramatic.
When to Tune In for the Mystery
Viewers can escape the gloomy autumn weather with the next instalment of the Australian-set drama. The episode airs tonight, November 7, at 8pm on BBC One. For those who prefer streaming, the show will be available to watch live at the same time via BBC iPlayer.
According to a preview from the Radio Times, the plot thickens dramatically: "Mackenzie Clarke gets VIP access to the chart-topping band Point Ruin's reunion concert, when one of their members is murdered in the green room." The mystery deepens as all the suspects were on stage at the time of the murder, leaving everyone to wonder how the killer could have possibly committed the crime.
Who's Who in the Cast?
The investigative team and residents of Dolphin Cove are back, featuring a talented ensemble cast. Leading the force is Anna Samson as Detective Sergeant Mackenzie Clarke, who is joined by Lloyd Griffith as Detective Senior Constable Colin Cartwright.
The key returning cast members include:
- Tai Hara as Forensic Pathologist Glenn Strong
- Catherine McClements as Senior Sergeant Philomena Strong
- Celia Ireland as Reggie Rocco
- Aaron L. McGrath as Constable Felix Wilkinson
- Andrea Demetriades as Daisy Dixon
Anna Samson expressed her delight about the show's return, stating: "We were so thrilled to get a second series, which is never a guarantee, even if your show’s a huge success. We adore each other: the cast, crew, everyone in the office, and the producers." She added that the new series expands the emotional world of all the characters, delving deeper into their motivations and relationships.
What to Expect in Series Two
Series two finds Detective Sergeant Mackenzie Clarke still in her hometown of Dolphin Cove, solving a new set of perplexing cases. The personal stakes are higher than ever following the bombshell revelation that her ex-fiancé, Glenn, still has feelings for her, despite his impending marriage to Daisy.
This season's cases are even more complex, including the chemical poisoning of a man alone at sea and the troublesome rock band investigation. Away from the crime scenes, the team faces personal challenges. Glenn and Daisy send out wedding invitations, forcing Mackenzie to confront her feelings when she is notably not invited.
Meanwhile, Colin's backstory begins to unravel with the unexpected arrival of his old friends from home, potentially revealing why he left everything behind to start anew in Dolphin Cove.
The series was filmed across stunning locations in Sydney and the idyllic Illawarra coastal region, giving it a distinctively Australian flair while honouring the Death in Paradise universe that fans know and love.
